The process for facial

Clean your skin:  Make sure that there is no makeup left. Clean gently around your eyes and use circular motion.

Exfoliate:  Apply your exfoliant with gentle circular movements. Rinse with water.   (Related article:  Exfoliation products for your body)

Steaming time

When the water is boiling, lower the temperature if you are using a steamer. Or put the water in a bowl and bring it to the place you are going to do the facial. Put a towel over you head to preserve the steam and lean face over the bowl, about a foot away. The steam has to feel nice, although at moments it may feel overpowering. If you feel a burning sensation, stop! The temperature is probably too high for you or you are too close to the bowl. Keep the steam going for about 10 to 15 minutes.  (Related:  Cold weather skincare)

Extraction

We all have blackheads and whiteheads. The steam eliminates a lot of them, but if you see any visible blackheads, this is the time to get them out. You may cover your nails with cotton if they are too long. You will use only your fingers or a special extraction tool to press around and get the impurities out. Most experts do not recommend touching pimples because you may spread the infection or make it bigger and leave scars later on. Be gentle. Apply toner on your skin using cotton or a sprayer.  

The mask

You may select your mask according to your skin needs: if you have an oily skin, a purifying mask will be great; if you have dry or normal skin, or in winter time, a deep moisturizing mask will be better.   Apply the mask all over our face, lie down if you like and play some soft music to relax you. Place the cotton balls on your eyes. Leave the mask on for about 10 to 15 minutes. Relax.  Take the mask off with lukewarm water and apply toner again. Proceed further by applying your regular moisturizer and eye cream. If you are going to be expose yourself to the sun, apply sun protection.

Conclusion

Have a calming drink such as a warm decaffeinated tea or just plain water.  (Related article:  Green tea for beauty)